This week Utah hosted the 2008 National Goalball Championships. The Utah Explosion went undefeated until the Gold Medal Match. They earned silver after losing to Florida 7-5. They really wanted to earn the gold in "their house." Maybe next year.
It was a great experience for Herschel. He scored 4 goals for the team on Friday to help get to the gold medal round. The play won't be nearly as intense in Oct. for the Junior Nationals. He will continue to improve as he will be getting alot of practice time at USU starting this fall.
Goalball is a club sport there and the rest of his team all attend as well as other blind or impaired students. They have about 12 men who come to play.
The team is great at encouraging him. They are impressed with his enthusiasm and hard work. They also think it's great that he continues to play even when he gets his nose broken. (3 times this year) The picture is of Chris and Marty. I love the shot. Great teamwork stopping a 45 mph throw. Thanks to all of the family who supported him by coming to the games!
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